Washington
NH&RA Hosts ICAST IRA & BIL Instant Benefit Estimate Calculator
ICAST’s IRA & BIL Instant Benefit Estimate Calculator is now available on NH&RA’s website under the Resources section.
Report Calls for 44,000 Affordable Homes in King County, WA by 2024
The King County Council in Washington state accepted a report from Regional Affordable Housing Task Force, which calls for building or preserving at least 44,000 affordable housing units by 2024, focusing on households earning up to 50 percent of the area median income. The report explains that to meet the current demand for affordable housing […]
Enterprise’s Home & Hope Identifies Underutilized, Tax-Exempt Sites Ripe for Affordable Housing Development in Seattle Area
The mapping tool currently under development will identify underutilized public and tax-exempt sites throughout King County, Washington.
HUD Revises Fair Market Rents for Housing Choice Voucher and Mod Rehab SRO for Fiscal Year 2018
Eight areas were revised due to new survey data.
Washington Proposes Changes to Bond / 4% Tax Credit Policies
Washington State Housing Finance Commission has released proposed changes to Bond and Tax Credit policies. Read on for a summary of some significant changes.
Washington Releases Proposed Changes to 2017 Bond/Tax Credit Program Policies
While a redlined document is still forthcoming, the summary document, intended for discussion purposes, outlines the changes.
Washington: Save the Dates Proposed Bond/4% Policy Changes
Washington State Housing Finance Commission has announced the following stakeholder meetings to discuss proposed changes to the 2017 Bond/4% tax credit policies and funding rounds.
Washington Hosts Forum on 2017 Tax Credit Policy Recommendations Aug. 11th
Proposed language for the 2017 Tax Credit Policy recommendations have been added to the Washington State Housing Finance Commission website.
Washington Hosts Discussions on 2017 9% Tax Credit Policies
The Washington State Housing Finance Corporation posted new information regarding stakeholder meetings on initial policy discussions and the timeline for the 2017 9% Tax Credit Program.
Washington Announces 2016 Competitive Tax Credit Maximum Awards
The 2016 per capita credit authority for Washington State will be $16,850,325. This amount is based on a 2016 population estimate of 7,170,351 and a per capita rate of 2.35.
Washington Hosts Forum on Bond, Tax Credit Policies
The meeting will take place on Thursday, January 7 from 1:30-2:30pm in the Commission’s Training Room. A conference call option is also available.
Washington Proposes Changes to 2016 Bond, Tax Credit Policies
The Washington State Housing Finance Commission staff are proposing changes to the Bond/Tax Credit Policies for 2016. Comments should be submitted to “AskUsMHCF@wshfc.org” no later than Wed., January 13th, 2016 by 5 PM.
Washington Solicits Public Comment on 2016-17 Housing Finance Plan
Washington State Housing Finance Commission is holding a Public Hearing on January 28, 2016 to solicit public comment on its proposed Draft 2016-2017 Housing Finance Plan (PDF).